Sue Brackstone
@suebrackstone.bsky.social
Life coach. Mindfulness teacher. Hearing loss advocate. Learning BSL.
So where do you start?
Pick your moment – a 1-1 chat over coffee is likely to me more effective than trying to be heard at a big family gathering.
Use “I” statements: “I feel [emotion] when [situation] happens.”
Practice setting boundaries calmly.
What tips would you add?
Pick your moment – a 1-1 chat over coffee is likely to me more effective than trying to be heard at a big family gathering.
Use “I” statements: “I feel [emotion] when [situation] happens.”
Practice setting boundaries calmly.
What tips would you add?
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
So where do you start?
Pick your moment – a 1-1 chat over coffee is likely to me more effective than trying to be heard at a big family gathering.
Use “I” statements: “I feel [emotion] when [situation] happens.”
Practice setting boundaries calmly.
What tips would you add?
Pick your moment – a 1-1 chat over coffee is likely to me more effective than trying to be heard at a big family gathering.
Use “I” statements: “I feel [emotion] when [situation] happens.”
Practice setting boundaries calmly.
What tips would you add?
Guilt and Obligation - Do you feel selfish for putting your needs first? Many families emphasize self-sacrifice, but advocating for your needs isn’t selfish.
Assumptions- “They should know what I need.”
This leads to disappointment. Your family aren’t mind-readers. (Which can be a good thing)
Assumptions- “They should know what I need.”
This leads to disappointment. Your family aren’t mind-readers. (Which can be a good thing)
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Guilt and Obligation - Do you feel selfish for putting your needs first? Many families emphasize self-sacrifice, but advocating for your needs isn’t selfish.
Assumptions- “They should know what I need.”
This leads to disappointment. Your family aren’t mind-readers. (Which can be a good thing)
Assumptions- “They should know what I need.”
This leads to disappointment. Your family aren’t mind-readers. (Which can be a good thing)
Power Dynamics- Family roles (e.g., parent-child) can make some people feel they lack authority to assert their needs.
Emotional Baggage - Past conflicts or unresolved issues can make conversations about your needs feel extra charged.
Emotional Baggage - Past conflicts or unresolved issues can make conversations about your needs feel extra charged.
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Power Dynamics- Family roles (e.g., parent-child) can make some people feel they lack authority to assert their needs.
Emotional Baggage - Past conflicts or unresolved issues can make conversations about your needs feel extra charged.
Emotional Baggage - Past conflicts or unresolved issues can make conversations about your needs feel extra charged.
Fear of conflict – Nobody wants to "rock the boat" or cause tension in family relationships.
Fear of rejection – Worrying that your needs might be dismissed or criticised can make it feel safer to stay quiet.
Fear of rejection – Worrying that your needs might be dismissed or criticised can make it feel safer to stay quiet.
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Fear of conflict – Nobody wants to "rock the boat" or cause tension in family relationships.
Fear of rejection – Worrying that your needs might be dismissed or criticised can make it feel safer to stay quiet.
Fear of rejection – Worrying that your needs might be dismissed or criticised can make it feel safer to stay quiet.
Contact her local fire station, they can recommend and possibly fit it free of charge. Some link to a pager that vibrates, others have a flashing light, some have a pillow shaker to wake you up at night
January 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Contact her local fire station, they can recommend and possibly fit it free of charge. Some link to a pager that vibrates, others have a flashing light, some have a pillow shaker to wake you up at night
Congratulations!
December 3, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations!